On the recordAugust 17, 1864
I return to you my sincere thanks, soldiers, for the honor you have done me this afternoon.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI return to you my sincere thanks, soldiers, for the honor you have done me this afternoon.
Address to the 164th Ohio Regiment
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